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Palladium

Key Stage 2

Meaning

Palladium is a metal.

Key Stage 3

Meaning

Palladium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with an atomic number of 46.

About Palladium

Molecular Structure

Palladium has the chemical symbol Pd.
Palladium atoms join together in large numbers to form a giant metal molecule.

Atomic Structure

Palladium as 46 protons and 60 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an Atomic Number of 46 and an atomic mass of 106.
Palladium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.

Properties

Palladium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
Palladium is a shiny solid at room temperature.
Palladium is malleable.
Palladium is sonorous.
Palladium is ductile.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

Palladium is a transition metal element, on the Periodic Table, with 46 protons in the nucleus.

About Palladium

Molecular Structure

Palladium has the chemical formula Pd.
Palladium atoms join together in a giant metallic structure.

Atomic Structure

The most stable isotope of Palladium has 60 neutrons in its nucleus giving it an atomic mass of 106.
Palladium is in Period 5 of the Periodic Table because it has 5 electron shells.
Palladium loses electrons to form positive metal ions.

Properties

Palladium forms ionic bonds with non-metals.
Palladium is a metal element so it is a good thermal conductor and a good electrical conductor.
Palladium is a shiny solid at standard temperature and pressure and has a high melting point.
Palladium is malleable.
Palladium is sonorous.
Palladium is ductile.